Job Description

*  Works closely with the Residential Coordinator, teachers and other staff as appropriate to ensure consistent structure
* Follows behavior plans of students, keeping in mind goals and objectives
*  Maintains documentation on students' performance level, goals and objectives
* Attends students' IEP and progress review meetings
*  When appropriate, communicates with teachers regarding behavior and health issues/concerns
*  Assists the residents with their medical needs including medication administration
*  Assumes responsibility for the health and safety of residents
* Transports residents, as needed, to community activities
*  Manages incidental expenses
* Communicates progress of residents both in writing and verbally to appropriate people, assuring that information on residents is kept confidential
* Documents significant activities and incidents of residents and follows up as appropriate and necessary
* Periodically conducts fire drills
* Works with students on ADL (Activities of Daily Living) skills to include hygiene, toileting skills, domestic skills, community skills, social, behavioral and recreational skills, and money management
* Intervenes physically in behaviorally aggressive situations using Safety Care techniques
* Assists in complying with state licensing requirements
* Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers
* Prompt and regular attendance of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position
* Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned